Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,920 -25.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.27
10th percentile $29,040
90th percentile $44,010
Employed locally 290
National median $48,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,040
    25th
    $31,580
    50th (median)
    $35,920
    75th
    $42,900
    90th
    $44,010

    Top-paying metros for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,300
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,760
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $74,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,380

    Related occupations in Southeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,690
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,000
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,230
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,840
    Light Truck Drivers $38,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors make per hour in Southeast Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Southeast Oklahoma is $17.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.83 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Oklahoma above or below average for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salaries?

    The median Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 25.7% below the national median of $48,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (10th percentile) earn around $29,040 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,580.